When we moved here 17 years ago there was an old orchard of Bramley and Cox's Orange Pippin apple trees down at the bottom of the garden. A few years ago we added a couple of plum trees and last year we added an apricot tree (which is currently in blossom). Over the last few weeks we have not only added some more fruit trees but also planted some in the front garden. Neighbours along the lane have old apple trees in their front garden so historically the area was once an orchard so we have returned it to how it once was. We now have cherry, pear and more varieties of plum trees at the front. I am just waiting to add a damson tree to arrive then our fruit tree collection will be complete. I have also planted gooseberry, raspberry and blackcurrant bushes to our vegetable plot in order to keep the rhubarb company. Paul & I look forward to nurturing these new fruit trees and sharing some of the produce with our guests in the future.